N.M. Admin. Code § 21.30.7.16

Current through Register Vol. 35, No. 20, October 22, 2024

Section 21.30.7.16 - REQUIREMENTS FOR BREEDING MARES TO A SHEDDING STALLION

The following guidelines are required when breeding mares to a stallion shedding EAV.

A. If a sero-negative mare is to be bred to a shedding stallion for the first time:

(1) it is required that the mare be vaccinated a minimum of 21 days prior to the first breeding or artificial insemination by a EAV shedding stallion and subsequently isolated a minimum of 21 days after the breeding or artificial insemination;

(2) during isolation, the mare shall be physically separated from other equine in a separate isolation area approved by the state veterinarian or designated personnel;

(3) after the isolation period, the mare may move without restriction.

B. Mares that have been vaccinated against EAV or have been bred to an EAV shedding stallion within the previous two years may be re-bred to a shedding stallion, but should be isolated for a minimum of 21 days after breeding, as noted in Subsection A above.

C. When a mare bred to a shedding stallion is returned to the premises of origin within 21 days of breeding, it shall be in a transport vehicle or trailer by herself or with other sero-positive horses. Upon returning to the premises of origin, the transport vehicle or trailer and equipment used to move the mare must be immediately cleaned and disinfected according to procedures approved by the state veterinarian.

N.M. Admin. Code § 21.30.7.16

21.30.7.16 NMAC - N/E, 11/17/06, Adopted by New Mexico Register, Volume XXXV, Issue 13, July 16, 2024, eff. 7/16/2024